Military schools and courses of instruction in the science and art of war,
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"Military Schools and Courses of Instruction in the Science and Art of War" by Henry Barnard is a historical account published in the late 19th century. The work provides a comprehensive survey of military education systems in various countries, including France, Prussia, and the United States, focusing on how these systems have been developed to prepare officers for military service. The book aims to explore the principles and methodologies of military training,
illustrating the importance of well-structured educational institutions for the nation's defense. The opening portion of the text outlines the origins and revisions of the work, mentioning that parts were initially published in the "American Journal of Education." Barnard emphasizes the urgency of establishing effective military schools amid the evolving landscape of warfare and national security. He acknowledges the contributions of Col. Samuel Colt and addresses the societal need for competent military leadership and education. The text also introduces the importance of scientific training and outlines plans for improvement in military education, suggesting a systematic approach to integrating military training within general educational frameworks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Barnard, Henry, 1811-1900 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | e10000208 |
| Title |
Military schools and courses of instruction in the science and art of war, in France, Prussia, Austria, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Sardinia, England, and the United States. Drawn from recent official reports and documents. Revised Edition |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Military education |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44443 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44443-7 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1652 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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